See What Our Customers Are Saying About Us

"I had trouble finding a company to install the system so I did it myself because luckily I have a few skills. Installation was straight forward and SideShift Support were easy to contact for any question! The thrusters are working great and have reduced the stress of docking especially in tight spaces like busy restaurants docks. "

Justin Hudson

Montgomery, TX, USA

"Let me start by saying...WOW. Purchasing experience and installation of both of my thrusters was amazing. Customer service is hands down the best I have ever seen from any other industries. For once, getting this kind of service from all the staff, admin, sales and tech. I strongly recommend Sideshift. It did not help reduce docking stress, it eliminated all docking stress. Being a new owner of my 28' boat, I would stress visiting new marinas and docking. Now, just point where you want me to dock. It has simply has removed all stress for docking and using lock systems. The performance of both thrusters is just amazing - to be able to move sideways with both thrusters is simply amazing.  I've had people on the dock asking me how I docked my boat sideways against the wind...I told them Sideshift. I'm a huge fan of your product and my marina knows it. "

Alan Stewart

Hammond, ON, Canada

"Excellent service and prompt delivery. I have only used it once and it has made a huge difference! The kit was of very high quality, everything needed for the job. Keep doing what you're doing."

Brett Evans

Warragul, Victoria, Australia

"Both the bow and stern thrusters installed with ease and work great! Customer service for spare fuses and installation tips was great. They work great and my wife can now even dock our 35 ft Silverton with ease!"

Robert Wadsworth

Kincardine, ON, Canada

"Great customer service and installation always easy knowing the guys are only a phone call away. Works great and now automatically shuts off when raised. People love to watch us come in and how easy it is to turn the boat to dock. Absolutely love it and it will be on the next boat we purchase as well. Makes us look like pros when docking!"

Rob Harris

Toledo, OH, USA

"Excellent from start to finish office staff very pleasant and installation was excellent. Chose the 360 model and looking forward to upcoming boating season. Very nice product well engineered and easy to use."

Mark Streit

Johnstown, ON, Canada

"Excellent from start to finish. Sideshift is first class. Life is so much easier and there is no panic when it come to docking. I have recommended Sideshift to everyone I know that has a boat.    "

Kevin Day

Sandgate, Queensland, Australia

"Installation was very straightforward with easy to follow instructions. Wow! It has made a world of difference in my ability to dock even with wind and current. It's great to have control of the bow. I would recommend Sideshift to any one who owns a boat. "

Larry Sivyer

Palmer, AK, USA

"Everyone was helpful and knowledgeable! Technical advice for installation on a wooden boat was helpful. The thruster has been amazing. We have a 40 food wooden boat with a single screw and the thruster makes docking and maneuvering in tight places easy and damage free."

Jeremy Clark

Topping, VA, USA

"Easy purchase. It was shipped directly to the installer.  The stern thruster is working great. It has reduced my docking stress by 90%. Incorporating the existing bow thruster onto the same panel control and remote FOB looks and works great!"

Craig Davis

Carrollton, TX, USA

"A pre-purchase phone call was pleasant and very informative.  Ordering was painless.  Delivery was early, complete, and in perfect condition.  Installation instructions were very clear and online videos were helpful. ST230-OB works perfectly for my Rosborough Sedan Cruiser 246, single Evinrude 225HP.  The boat is a trawler with a high wind profile.  With fall wind, some practice, docking will no longer rely on praying. My experience with Sideshift products has been 100+% positive."

David Luz

West Warwick, RI, USA

"Very good and very impressed. No longer needing someone on the dock to help me moor the dock and no more stress to go out and come back to the dock."

Paul Caron

Otterburn Park, QC, Canada

"It's worked very well. Very difficult situations have become manageable! It's a head turner at the dock."

Juan Salleras

Fernandina Beach, FL, USA

"With no prior experience, I had owned the 33’ Sea Ray Sundancer for about a year and had taken lessons but the slips in our marina are 90 degrees to the wind so I would almost always drift into my neighbours boat with any wind, and it was super stressful that I was afraid to take guests and now, just like everyone testifies, it has made maneuvering a difficulty of the past. We have the 340 series bow and stern. Our stress level has gone way down. It is easy to take guests and place them calmly against the dock. I highly, highly recommend them!  "

Dan Collado

San Diego, CA, USA

"As advertised, a real smooth process from start to finish. Lots of power and has made docking a cinch! One issue with the tie strap holders provided but the situation was quickly corrected."

Randy MacDonald

Cornwall, ON, Canada

"I have a stern thruster and love it. It works perfectly and is very helpful in docking with my single screw boat. Customer service was great and the install quite straight forward. The online videos were helpful."

Les Rozander

St George, ON, Canada

"I love it. Runs very quiet and reacts quickly when activated. In fact, it's so quiet I can’t even hear it. The only way I know it's working is the movement of the stern."

James Tatosky

Chelmsford, MA, USA

"The purchase and install was excellent. Time wise, the shipping and delivery was great. The installers recommended are absolutely perfect. They work great and life at the dock and I’m tight spots are super easy. Thank you for such an excellent product."

Carlos Hernandez

Southwest Ranches, FL, USA

"Outstanding in all respects. Choosing to have your staff install it was a wise decision. The minimal cost compared to the time needed to do it myself was a no brainer. Pat and the rest of the crew were quick and explained everything they were doing through every step of the way. Added a complete instruction session at the end regarding the system and operation. Still being new to cabin cruiser boating, I have to say that the successful docking's I've seen so far have only been accomplished because of the addition of this thruster. Honestly, the assistance it provides is more than welcomed by an inexperienced boater like myself. Contemplating the addition of a stern as well. I know it seems like I'm sugar coating this but I'm not. I do however feel I need to speak up (doesn't happen often because I'm not easily impressed) when I truly feel it deserves recognition. It definitely does in this case."

Cliff Vallier

Kingston, ON, Canada

"It was a seamless and straight forward process...the hardest part was waiting for the Sideshift to arrive! The thruster has been one of the most important improvements we have made. I now feel and look like an old salt at the dock. I would highly recommend Sideshift for the price, ease of installation and peace of mind. Thank you Sideshift."

Greg Pilecki

Breslau, ON, Canada

"Stern thruster unit installation was straightforward and I needed some technical assistance to coordinate the wireless control of the existing tunnel bow thruster. Works well, very happy to have that extra measure of control. It's much quieter than my Vetus bow thruster. Love the pin-point control. Satisfied with every aspect of the process and the performance."

James Parker

Waterloo, ON, Canada

"I needed some help with the installation and your service team helped me with my questions. They were great! The thruster works as advertised. I think you will be seeing some additional orders from the Forked River and Barnegat, New Jersey area once my friends see how well it works."

Jim Stradling

Forked River, NJ, USA

"The wireless component, the integration with the factory bow thruster, and the control pad to allow use of both thrusters at once is fantastic. The videos on your site were the key to our purchase."

John Varpness

Apple Valley, MN, USA

"My purchase experience was great. I hired a boat company to do the install, they said it went fine. The thruster works perfectly. I am now able to turn a 26 foot boat in a 40 foot wide canal and dock without issue."

Leland Wight

Bonney Lake, WA, USA

"The customer service was excellent. I was impressed with DIY install and instructions. It seems to work fine especially going through the locks on the canal. It also quite helpful making tight turns and docking!"

Stephen Sharpe

Smith Falls, ON, Canada

"Purchase and delivery was better than expected. The product is awesome. Front and rear thrusters work flawlessly and I would have any boat with them. They take care of every expected install part. Only issue was that a 20' Kingfisher OB has a bow design issue."

Mike Kuziw

West Kelowna, BC, Canada

"Immediate access to customer service - very nice and knowledgeable people. The installation was straightforward and easy. For a bow thruster, it's so nice to not have to cut a tunnel! A little more thrust would always be nice when it’s needed in a current or wind scenario."

George Kachmarik

Belle Isle, FL, USA

"Purchasing the unit, and install with the factory installer was excellent. It is working perfectly. Just as I expected. Docking used to be so stressful. Now I am in total control of the boat. Absolutely recommend thrusters from Sideshift. It has made docking my boat effortless since install."

Seth van Stralen

Winchester, ON, Canada

"First-rate service for ordering and shipping. Very accommodating for my particular requirements. Excellent technical support during installation. The installation kit was very complete. Nothing was missed. I installed the bow thruster while the boat was in the water. I would not recommend installing the bow thruster with the boat in the water. The stern thruster was installed when the boat was out of the water. This was so much easier. The bow thruster is working very well and allows two of us to leave the dock with adverse crosswinds that otherwise would prevent us from leaving the dock. The remote controls are great as I can leave the steering station so I can look if the docking lines are detached. As our boat is a 38 ft flybridge it is difficult to see what is happening with the lines without leaving the steering station. Now it is much safer as I can control the thrusters remotely. "

Gary Nash

Rigaud, QC, Canada

"Great customer service! Easy installing with great instructions. I look like a pro when docking now. With the key fob, I can land her by myself with ease! I have the stern thruster. I would assume bow or stern thrusters will work for whatever your situation is."

David King

Bothell, WA, USA

"Excellent customer service and expert installation by your technician. Such a positive experience that I am now installing your new inboard outboard stern unit. Love it, works just as advertised. I now have a much happier wife and myself, takes the stress out of docking even in challenging conditions. "

Brendan Flynn

Cobourg, ON, Canada

"Customer service is second to none. I had many questions that were answered by email and in person! I had the unit installed by my marina without issue. Amazingly responsive unit. I no longer fear docking in a wind. I no longer fear heading out if there’s a wind! Can’t think of any way to improve an already perfect system!"

Mike Stones

Whitby, ON, Canada

"Purchasing and installing was very easy. It works really well. Y’all are doing great."

Barney Keeton

New Braunfels, TX, USA

"Purchasing was easy and after-sale support was excellent. Had problems with cabling but it was all operator error. The product works great and on windy days it makes backing into the slip a breeze."

William Hendrickson

Toms River, NJ, USA

"Seemless purchasing and installing experience. Helps with docking a great amount having the confidence that if we need it, it’s there."

Scott Gorman

Bethpage, NY, USA

"Customer service was excellent. Installation was very straightforward. Absolutely love it! I leave and come back to dock in conditions that I would have avoided in the past. I could have used one more foot in length on the provided cables for my Mainship 34T. This would have allowed me to mount the control box to a bulkhead. The remote battery should have a better retainer. "

Todd Reynolds

Wilmington, NC, USA

"The unit works great. It's a great insurance policy when docking and in tight quarters. "

David Bukstel

Weston, FL, USA

"Excellent support staff. The thruster works perfect, easier docking now. "

Derrick Walters

Innisfil, ON, Canada

"I know now that I can take my boat anywhere without fear of docking the wrong way. It provides me with assurance that this device allows me to correct/alleviate my mistakes when docking. It is easy to use, plus the remote capacity is a plus when docking. Thank you for the exemplary service."

Roland Gendreau

Orleans, ON, Canada

"Without a doubt, the bow and stern thrusters make docking much easier and safer, all with lower stress levels. Especially in wind and current situations. They are great. I’m not sure how they could be better. The remote fob is a huge asset. They are super quiet. Even dock staff don’t realize they are helping."

Doug McNeill

Burlington, ON, Canada

"The Sideshift SS230 provides more than enough thrust to turn the boat even against a stiff breeze. I installed a Blue Sea double pole battery switch so the thruster is completely isolated from the battery to reduce further the chance of electrolytic corrosion. I have been really impressed by the speed of reply to technical enquiries by email and the overall degree of customer support. The Sideshift thruster has provided a means of fitting a bow thruster to a wooden boat without the intrusion of a tunnel and in a manner that is completely reversible. It is also appealing from a technical perspective that, in comparison to a tunnel thruster, the propeller is larger in diameter, more deeply submerged, and acts further forward. This maximizes the thruster’s efficiency and effectiveness. It also avoids the characteristic tunnel thruster cavitation noise so employing the thruster is more discrete. The thruster has helped keep me sailing. Sailing trials have also shown that there is minimal extra drag and a hardly perceptible change to boat speed."

Peter Wright

Wylam, Northumberland, England

"Very good. Rob Griffin and I exchanged several emails to ensure the right product was purchased for my need. The lifeboat was a white knuckler when coming into the marina..now it's a breeze. You guys developed a simple design that was not difficult to install with the help of a handy friend. Thanks. "

Paul Governale

Lafayette, LA, USA

"Navigating a houseboat is like navigating a brick through the water. With my thruster, I can pull into the dock like threading a needle. The customer service is excellent both before and after the sale. I received great support during the installation process. "

Rich Zuckett

Dora, AL, USA

"Purchasing and installation could have not gone any better or easier. It has been 2 years & works great helps tremendously in docking. This is a great company & they will be with you every step of the way I have never been able to say such good things about a big company before."

Don Young

Macedonia, OH, USA

"Installation was good I actually installed it while the boat was still in the water. The boat is a 290 Searay with twin outdrives the Bow Thruster makes docking a snap now. Your Rep in Victoria is great! "

Tim Tarte

Kirkland, WA, USA

"Keep doing what you're doing. The stern thruster is a gem. We recommend it to many boaters, mainly because it is not cut into the hull. Brilliant!"

Karl Ray

West Vancouver, BC, Canada

"My experience was very good. Purchase and install went as planned. I did need to call for some service and the team at SideShift was very quick to respond."

Don Planche

Saint-Lazare, QC, Canada

"Purchasing and installation were second to NONE! Great communication. Working great! First time boat owner, docking was stressful, but NOT anymore! Initially ordered & installed the bow thruster but shortly thereafter went the extra mile, ordered & installed stern thruster also! Like WOW! "

Larry Peyton

Fall River, NS, Canada

"Purchasing and installation were both very good. Thruster works great."

Irwin Hurwitz

Osprey, FL, USA

"The Sideshift was on the boat when I purchased it. It helps greatly with docking."

Larry Hogan

Ottawa, ON, Canada

"The installation was excellent. The thruster works as advertised."

Gary Hitzegrad

Palm Harbor, FL, USA

"Flawless and pleasurable. I enjoy the added knowledge that I can move my boat around in windy conditions."

Robert Ferguson

North Vancouver, BC, Canada

"It works well and with the full curtains installed the pontoon boat is much better to dock. I would get another one on future boats."

Joey Daniels

Wanchese, NC, USA

"Bow thruster was installed by your local Victoria BC dealer/installer. It's working very well and greatly reduces docking stress. Very useful for undocking in some situations as well. I would recommend this product. I have purchased your bow thruster for two boats."

Nelson Collins

Victoria, BC, Canada

"I can't tell you how much your concern, professionalism and expertise helped to ease a stressful situation for us! It's obvious that your company cares about its customers and the products you sell. Even though I "inherited" the thruster on a boat I purchased last October, you treated me like I was the original buyer. I am 64 years old and this was probably one of the VERY best customer service experiences that I've ever had! You can bet I'll recommend your company to anyone in the marina interested in a thruster. Again, my sincere thanks"

Ed Podziomek

Ambler, PA, USA

"Definitely Easier to handle the 42-foot Trawler. Great product; far less expensive to purchase and install than comparable tunnel version but works as good if not better than thru-hull installs."

Ron Wix

Reno, NV, USA

"My wife and I both love the Sideshift stern thruster. It has made life a lot easier"

Ronald Wilson

Little Valley, NY, USA

"Excellent customer service and installation process was an easy install. Before the install, docking and maneuvering in close quarters were always a concern and required help from passengers. Now, I can do the docking solo while my wife and passengers simply enjoy the day."

Randy Stapleton

Paradise, Newfoundland, Canada

"Great, makes docking a lot less stressful."

Konrad St Gelais

Fairhaven, MA, USA

"Thruster is working perfectly and reducing my docking stress a lot"

Srecko Srdjak

Croatia

"Thruster is working very well, exceeding expectations: makes boat maneuvering in tight situations easy, reducing the stress."

Hughes Smith

Amherstview, ON, Canada

"Brilliant!!! Opted for SS350 7.5hp 24v, so more than enough power even in strong winds. "

Iain Sibley

Crawley, United Kingdom

"Great thruster - lots of power. "

Brian Shorter

Victoria, BC, Canada

"...makes docking and undocking so much easier. Also, it helps with entering and exiting locks."

James Robinson

Fredricksburg, VA, USA

"Thrusters work great. Can't imagine not having them. Although they don't combat strong winds they do help. In any other situation - including light winds - they are invaluable. I like them. If I have a different boat going forward and need a thruster solution I wouldn't hesitate to use Sideshift."

Wayne Ricard

Bowmanville, ON, Canada

"I researched thrusters online and liked the Sideshift because I could install it myself which reduced the cost. I called the company and spoke with the owner who recommended the 7 1/2 HP thruster for my 39 ft Carver Motoryacht. Installation instructions were clear and easy to follow. As promised I have more control during docking which makes me more comfortable in windy conditions. I highly recommend the Sideshift Thruster and look forward to installing a stern thruster at some point in time."

Dave Rhodes

Springfield, MA, USA

"Purchasing was very easy, and we had our marina install in one day. We just used our Sideshift thruster for the first time July 4th week and it worked AWESOME! It was so easy to pull up to marina and fuel and also to dock! We are looking forward to way less stress docking."

Nathan Pennington

Winnsboro, TX, USA

"The confidence I gained in docking in my slip was immediate. It definitely has made a difficult situation one of the utmost ease. Happy with the total experience. I’m very happy with my purchase and feel that the price was worth now being able to use my boat and easily return to dock."

Paul Nesbella

Ebensburg, PA, USA

"Works great, makes docking our pontoon boat a breeze. Great product, I recommend it to all my friends."

Chad Murray

Swift Current, SK, Canada

"Excellent. Works very well - now I can back into narrow slips."

David McKeehan

Marathon, FL, USA

"Thruster working very well.... only used it few times but very happy with it!! It makes docking totally stress free as I am new to cruising!! My entire experience both with purchase and installation has been trouble-free and I would recommend the product to any potential buyer!!!"

Liam MarshHaines

Grantstown, Waterford, Ireland

"Awesome! I can single-hand my single-engine 28 footer with no trouble. Great product! I’ll never own a boat without a bow thruster again."

Doug Lof

Oak Harbor, WA, USA

"It has been a great assist in turning my 2018 premier 25.5 pontoon. My lagoon is extremely narrow. Works just as advertised."

Ed Klingener

Point Pleasant, NJ, USA

"Works well, really helps docking."

Jeff Klein

"We love it. Wouldn't have a boat without it. Makes docking seamless. Very good product."

Gordon Kinslow

North Saanich, BC, Canada

"As a novice boater, I would have considerable trouble docking and departing without it! With it, I have confidence that we can dock without bashing adjacent boats, or our own."

Harvey Graham

Gabriola, BC, Canada

"Customer service was great and the installation was easy. We installed the unit ourselves, just added a few extra brackets. We are extremely happy with the performance, it moves the front of our houseboat with ease. Thank you"

Larry Goodwin

Meadow Springs, WA, USA

"Works great, our 30' boat is easy to back into our slip, fuel dock and anyplace we want to anchor is very simple now."

George Gamble

Tyrone, GA, USA

"Works great. I am very impressed. Other pontoon owners are looking at it all the time. May sell a few for you"

William Edwards

Raleigh, NC, USA

"Excellent experience installing. Installed myself, excellent instructions. Makes docking easier after getting accustomed to the capabilities of the thruster. Should have installed much sooner. Completely satisfied with product and service."

Andy Durno

Cobourg, ON, USA

"I can now dock anywhere with confidence that I can counter-act wind and current. I have a single-engine trawler and it is very difficult to dock in certain conditions. It has transformed my cruising experiences. It allows me to visit places that I would have been very reluctant to visit before installing the stern thruster."

Jeff Dudley

Port Charlotte, FL, USA

"Great. The thruster is great and reduces stress. My dock has a lot of cross current."

Louis Buchheit

Cheektowaga, NY, USA

"Excellent! Unit is working as described with no issues at all."

Terry Brualdi

Olmsted Falls, OH, USA

"I have a heavy side current where I dock my boat. The side shifters make it much less stressful backing into my slip. Best boat-related purchase I've made. Love both bow and stern shifters."

Murray Bowen

Orillia, ON, Canada

"These things are worth their weight in gold! No more stress when driving/docking the boat. Everyone as my local marina has been asking me about them! Product works great!"

Shawn Bellows

Sarnia, ON, Canada

"The thruster works great! I can move the boat sideways. It helps tremendously docking on windy days. You feel comfortable now pulling up to dock dining, fuel dock. If you are on the fence buy it now. I wish I had it years ago."

Christopher Bailey

Wall Twp, NJ, USA

"Excellent. Works great - spins the boat around effectively. "

Michael Baglio

Westbury, NY, USA

"Thruster meeting all my expectations. Docking has become so much easier with Sideshift stern thruster in combination with existing bow thruster. The whole process from the time of purchase, installation, speed of delivery was second to none."

Donald Anning

Taroona, Tasmania, Australia

"My purchase experience was excellent. I am still getting used to it as I have only used it 4 or 5 times, but it has made docking so much easier. "

Bill Zeltman

Marlton, NJ, USA

"Purchasing was great, installation of the thruster unit was easy. The stern thruster works great for my 75ft houseboat. It has made docking in higher winds way less stressful and safer. I sleep better at night when out on the lake knowing the next day I don’t have to worry as much about changing wind conditions when I have to dock. The stern thruster makes my boating experience much more enjoyable! "

John Zavaro

Columbia, TN, USA

"Great, prompt and friendly service. Love the product. Much less anxiety docking. Keep up the great service and product."

Scott Travers

Kildare Capes, PE, USA

"All went well... It performs excellent. "

Tom Stothart

Cobourg, ON, Canada

"Installation was 100% the best I've experienced for what some would look at as a major DIY project; me included. I installed a bow thruster and it's working great and exactly as it was promised on the website. I love the remote fob to activate the thruster. Thank you to the team at Sideshift for making me look like a docking pro."

Chuck Somborn

Bentonville, AR, USA

"Good service, easy to install. It's really helped me when I arrive at the dock. Yes, it has been a great help to reduce my stress when it is a windy day. For me, so far so good. This is a very good product and I don't hesitate to recommend the thruster to our friends at the marina."

Michel Rodgers

Bowman, QC, Canada

"The purchasing process was flawless. My pontoon cost me 129k. I could not afford to not make the investment which has given me a stress free docking experience. More importantly protects my investment and others investments around me. Countless times I could have ended up with damage had I not been able to maneuver. The service and product quality overall is great. "

Daniel Quenneville

Lebanon, OH, USA

"This was mounted on my new 24' pontoon. Worked good moving the boat sideways to the dock. Has a remote handheld controller which is nice to walk around and tie up as you move the boat over. Yes it reduced the stress for me. Any breeze would catch the fence and move the boat around."

Doug Prosser

Shorewood, IL, USA

"Your installer Rick was wonderful, and very accommodating. He did a great job on installation, shipping, dry-docking and coordination. The thruster has truly changed my boating life! I am a first-time 42 foot boat owner and the stress of putting that unit in my marina was unnerving. I have never hesitated to move the boat since thrusters were installed. They are nothing short of amazing! Moving the boat is now effortless. Very satisfied customer."

Perry Mele

Seattle, WA, USA

"Excellent We purchased the large stern thruster. Installation was done by our head mechanic, with the boat out of the water. Installation went very good, no issues. The Stern Thruster works as advertised, and absolutely is an incredible aid to docking. I have had the boat in a few very tight situations with current and winds, and the Stern Thruster made all the difference in the world between having a serious problem, to making it a simple operation. I am very pleased with the Stern Thruster..."

Michael McCourry

Conway, SC, USA

"Help was offered on the install but ended up being not required. Very helpful as a new (large) boater. "

Scott Mackey

Burlington, ON, Canada

"People think I am amazing when I back into my slip but the Stern Thruster makes it so easy."

Scott Hawkins

Ocean Springs, MS, USA

"Great, lots of phone support and I installed it with my son. It works just as advertised. Even in heavy current it pushes my 310 Sundancer around with no problem. Very satisfied with the product. It has made docking a pleasure, and people comment how slow and precise I come in."

John Fournier

Amesbury, MA, USA

"Just great - no problems, love it. Should have done this earlier. "

Michael Forte

Narangba, Queensland, Australia

"The thruster works fantastic and has reduced all of our stress. We were totally satisfied with your service. They were very personable."

Robert Breyette

Dannemora, NY, USA

"Dependable. Effective. Moves our 30ft Doral easily, can walk it sideways. Easy to work the boat into tight corners."

Don Bent

Brockville, ON, Canada

"Outboard-Stern motor is very strong and easier to operate with joystick for docking. Service is excellent. "

Keith Tjhin

San Jose, CA, USA

"Bow Thruster was installed. That went well, we did it ourselves. The performance is wonderful, no stress when docking. Unit is very strong for my 34ft, works great. Other boaters are very interested in our unit and are considering it for themselves. I am very happy with mine.  I think the power of clients who have purchased is the best. Word spreads pretty quick when people are happy with what they have. Last weekend I showed two couples how ours works. They are very interested for their own boats."

Lynn Panneton

Bradford, ON, Canada

"Excellent, helpful, friendly, and professional. My stern thruster allows total freedom to move the boat in close quarters and totally reduces my wife's docking stress. Great product. Easy to install, with excellent on line help if needed."

Dean Bensley

Kittery Point, ME, USA

"For the last twenty years I owned a series of twin inboard engine boats and had grown accustomed to being able to dock with confidence. When I bought a tritoon, I went back to docking at the mercy of the wind and the currents. With the Sideshift Thruster, I can again dock with confidence"

Paul Thacker

Shelby Township, MI, USA

"Customer service was above average. Thruster is working good and really helps back my 55 foot house boat into its slip. Considering buying one for the stern. "

Thomas Rieckhoff

Glendale, AZ, USA

"What a difference - no more stress even on a windy day. Thanks for all of your help."

Morgan Munoz

Seal Beach, CA, USA

"The bow thruster is a super addition to my boat. I am fairly new at boating, so docking was always a bit stressful, but not at all now. In fact, I use the boat more often, because I am comfortable taking it out in less than perfect weather (unlike before). Plus, I now can take it out without having to have someone along to help me tie up back in the slip. Just "thanks" for helping improve my boating experience."

John Mercer

Sarasota, FL, USA

"Works like a charm. We've used it 6-7 times so far and the benefits were seen immediately."

Larry Jacobson

Brunswick, GA, USA

"Purchasing and installing was excellent, all my questions were answered by knowledgeable staff. Thruster works very well, good power for older heavy boats. More confident when docking."

Richard Inniss

Mont. St. Hilaire, QC, Canada

"Really like the thrusters. Makes docking my 38’ Sea Ray a lot easier."

Don Greer

Washington, PA, USA

"Thruster works great on my 50ft boat, gives it a lot of maneuverability."

Bernardo Calzada

San Diego, CA, USA

"Process was great. Marina installed and did a real nice job. Best thing I ever put on a boat. It does everything it was supposed to do, only better."

Larry Bowser

Fort Myers, FL, USA

"The thruster works beyond my expectations"

John Burdman

Maple, ON, CAN

"We installed the thruster ourselves. Working very well. Helping a lot mainly in the locks. Many boaters come to see my boat thurster and are asking a lot of questions about it. Believe me, I always told them that I was a very satisfied customer and that your product is impressive."

Roger Deforges

Coteau-du-Lac, QC, CAN

"Absolutely satisfied with my stern and bow thrusters!! Definitely makes you dock like a pro and gets rid of the stress!"

Guy Dupuis

Les Cèdres, QC, CAN

"Excellent. Fabulous working - And especially with the remote controller, docking is a comfortable 1 person operation. It has allowed stressless docking in a tight Marina."

Mukul Joshie

Artarmon, NSW, Australia

"My wife wanted to sell the boat because of the lack of maneuverability. We bought bow and stern thrusters and now love the boat."

Roger Goldstone

Ottawa, ON, CAN

"Awesome, could NOT dock without it. Very crucial as I dock in high current/wind situation with tight turns! Also makes the locking process easier.."

Richard Sinha

Ottawa, ON, CAN

"I have had mine for almost three years and it works flawlessly. I just purchased a 42' boat and will be installing another side shift"

Robert Fitzsimmons

West Haven, CT, USA

"Bought it on line. Shipped fast right to my house. Installed it myself without a hitch following instructions. It works great."

Detlef Bruno Buenger

Penatanguishene, ON, CAN

"Wonderful. My wife loves it. And so do I. I love docking and purposely getting away from the dock, then bumping the bow in with the thruster. Docking and backing into my slip are stress free."

Chuck Riess

Tukwila, WA, USA

"We love our Sideshift thruster. Knowing where the bow is takes the stress out of docking. Easy to install."

Gary Bandy

Norfolk , NY, USA

"Great! I am very pleased with the performance"

Michael Strausser

Fresno, CA, USA

"A very good solution for single engine boats. Working quite well and yes it has reduced the docking stress a bit. We hired the factory installer -Peter. Great guy and he did a good job"

Ashish Deb

North York, ON, CAN

"Excellent. The thruster makes reversing into my tight mooring possible in conditions I could not have attempted prior to installation. The wifi key medallion is a real game changer when getting people on board."

Graeme Robinson

Brighton, Victoria, Australia

"Very helpful customer service team, and the mechanic who installed thruster said the same. Boat spins on a dime. It's a straight inboard but now maneuvers like it has twin engines."

John Brezine

Rocky River, OH, USA

"Excellent product. Works really well, and when combined with my already fitted bow thruster, makes docking very easy, even in windy conditions. Customer service was very good, considering it was an overseas transaction. Installation was very straight forward, excellent instructions. One query I had was answered very quickly. Overall, great product and great customer service!!"

Craig Wilson

Geilston Bay, Tasmania, Australia

"Installation was completed neatly and proficiently. My boat is 35ft, single screw. Reverse docking is no longer a problem. No longer do I look for favourable wind conditions. Very happy with the back-up service provided by Sideshift USA."

Tony Chapman

Chatswood West, Sydney, Australia

"Customer service is top-notch! Great support after the purchase. Large pontoon has a crazy amount of sail area. Coming into my slip I have to make a hard 90 degree turn with a prevailing cross wind. The PT230 makes the tricky maneuver a breeze! Highly recommend this product to anyone who owns a boat with low main power and high sail area. It will make boating very enjoyable."

John Mooney

Fort Pierce, FL, USA

"Purchasing of the bow and stern thruster was very easy. The thrusters work very well and make docking less stressful knowing I have the thrusters available to use if need be."

Gord Perry

Ottawa, ON, CAN

"The Sideshift Thrusters have really taken the stress out of docking and locking through with our 40 ft. houseboat. It was all very easy. The installer was quick and efficient. We have both a deployable bow thruster and a fixed stern thruster. With the combination it is much easier to dock the 40 ft. houseboat even in a wind."

Alan Melnychuk

Calgary, AB, CAN

"My experience was very good and installation process very easy. I did not think it was so simple to mount it with such excellent performance. My thruster is working very good and It is very easy to maneuver in the harbor without stress."

Giuseppe Crisafoli

Italy

"The product is awesome, makes me look good every time I use it"

John Vassar

Warm Springs, FL, USA

"Relatively easy to install. Makes docking super easy my daughter can now dock the boat!"

Paul Struzziero

Lighthouse Point, FL, USA

"Customer service has been excellent. The thrusters make docking much easier and have virtually eliminated the stress I used to have when doing this"

Tom Connolly

Parksville, BC, Canada

"Great product! Would highly recommend to anyone that has any reservations docking their boat. I get positive comments all the time about being a pro when docking my boat. Used to look like a blooming idiot. Purchasing the Sideshift unit was painless. Customer service and sales led me to the exact unit I needed and it has worked flawless. I had my boat dealer install and they did a perfect job. Thruster is magnificent! Have a 30 foot single engine boat with thruster on front of boat. It is amazing how much less effort is required to back the boat into any slip in any conditions. Wind is no longer an issue."

Tom Barger

Lexington, NC, USA

"Superb, friendly, knowledgeable, professional customer service. Installation done by factory technician who was very personable, skilled, and professional. Excellent performance of products that have virtually eliminated any stress with docking, under any conditions. This is a must-have product for any boater serious about safe, efficient docking."

Mark Thibert

Thunder Bay, ON, Canada

"I purchased the Stern Thruster, the product is great! I love to buy Canadian and I can honestly say the whole experience was excellent and the staff friendly , professional and extremely helpful ."

Stephen Bartlett

Whitby, ON, Canada

"We installed the bow and stern thrusters our self, they are working great. They take the stress out of docking and saved my marriage."

Tore Carlson

Victoria, BC, Canada

"Installed it myself, very easy. It allows me to back my 36ft yacht out of my boathouse even though there is only 32ft of clearance behind the shed."

Rick Baker

West Vancouver, BC, Canada

"My 11 year old son docks the boat with out any problems allowing me to get other things accomplished."

Kevin Hansen

Auke Bay, AK, USA

"I love the ease and elegance of docking my vessel with precision. It's nice and quiet too."

Tom Spraggs

Coquitlam, BC, Canada

"Great crew and service. Installed and operating better than stated on a bow of one boat. I just installed the stern thruster a month ago…"

Frank Marano

Poughkeepsie, NY, USA

"Great customer service."

Randy Campbell

Sewell, NJ, USA

"The thruster is a great help. Especially considering that my houseboat is 45' x 15' with a single 115 HP outboard. Looking forward to using it this summer."

Jeffrey Leblanc

Lake Arthur, LA, USA

"The boat originally had a bow thruster-with the stern thruster it makes it all so easy to maneuver. Performed without a problem on my Albin 28. Customer service was excellent. Installation was very simple and painless. It has given me a lot more confidence when negotiating tight areas."

Harold Warszewski

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

"Perfect, I have single engine boat I can dock very easy now. Thank you guys I love this product, made my life easier."

Yuksel Atilgan

Staten Island, NY, USA

"Installation was great. All customer support was fantastic."

Paul Croteau

Swansea, MA, USA

"Works great … more than enough power to control Tritoon when docking. Owner of Sideshift was great in contacting to resolve any issue."

Terry Doran

Brunswick, OH, USA

"The Sideshift bow thruster's performance is outstanding. Docking in wind or narrow channels is now safer and easier. My wife never wanted to dock our boat before we had the bow thruster installed but now she has the confidence and control to get the boat into our slip."

Vince Johns

Ingersoll, ON, Canada

"It is great! A game changer when it came to docking our 22' tritoon boat in tight spots. My wife takes the wheel and I use the remote on the thruster. The customer service was wonderful. They were there for any questions. Installation process was good with help from my friends. We are both more relaxed. So glad we purchased this to help us truly enjoy our boat!"

Lance Griffin

New Braunfels, TX, USA

"My boat is a 50 foot, single engine trawler. It had a bow thruster when I purchased it but adding the stern thruster gave me maneuverability I haven't had since I sold my twin engine boat. Low speed maneuvering and docking are now simple, even in mild wind. One thing they don't mention is how quiet the unit is. My traditional bow thruster you can hear everywhere in the boat, even over the diesel engine. The Sideshift is quiet enough it took a while to get used to using it."

Scott Young

Chatham, ON, Canada

"Customer service was top notch! I could not ask for a better experience. I installed the bow and stern thrusters myself, and the process was very straight forward and went very good. What I really liked was that everything is included in the kits. No running around looking for additional parts. Just take your time and follow the directions. Goodbye stress!! The anxiousness of approaching a docking situation is gone! Docking is now a one person job. I can literally move my boat sideways into a spot that is two feet longer than the boat. The bow and stern thrusters give me completed control of the situation that I never had before. The Sideshift thrusters have exceeded my expectations. I now enjoy docking my boat in front of a dock full of people to their amazement. Couldn't boat without them now."

Joe Italiano

Egg Harbor Twp, NJ, USA

"I love it. It works as described. If I ever purchase another boat, I would be in the market for another Side Shift."

Greg Sandberg

Greenwood, IN, USA

"Major stress reliever! Our boat is a single screw...very touchy to control in a tight area such as docking especially when windy, bow thruster makes life much easier."

Edward Strand

Stirling, ON, Canada

"I installed both bow and stern Sideshift Thrusters in two days, both thrusters work flawlessly and docking is stressless. I love how quiet the thrusters operate and I never have any concerns of docking, where ever I go."

Doug Maxwell

Richmond, BC, Canada

"Very cool product...should be offered on all new boats. Installation went smooth with no problems. Get lots comments and people checking out the boat while docking. I always dock in the tightest spot to show off a bit."

Brad Hudson

Barnsville, OH, USA

"Excellent Sales Support. I installed it without difficulty. It works very well and I have answered many questions. Don't need it all that often but when you do, it pays for itself...I can walk our 37 sideways into a 40 ft gap on the wall."

Dave Sadler

Jacksonville, FL, USA

"The purchase went extremely well, I did the installation myself. Immense difference, even in windy conditions, I know that if I go out, the return will be hassle free! Especially in tight docking conditions."

Francois Robert

St. Genevieve, QC, Canada

"I would not hesitate to buy another. They have been very helpful on the phone."

David Hart

Green Cove Springs, FL, USA

"Thruster is awesome! No more stress docking in the wind or manouevering at the locks! We used to be afraid to leave the dock on windy days, NOT ANY MORE! We get way more use out of our 42 foot cruiser!"

Graham Arnold

Oshawa, ON, Canada